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Katherine Legge takes next step in NASCAR career with Cup debut at Phoenix

Katherine Legge — a name many have seen across various racing paddocks over the years, particularly as a veteran sports car and IndyCar driver — will make her NASCAR Cup Series debut at Phoenix Raceway this weekend. The 44-year-old becomes just the 17th woman to ever compete at the highest…

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The winners and losers from NASCAR's drama-filled weekend at Atlanta

The Harley J. Earl trophy is safely tucked away on William Byron's shelf and the 2025 NASCAR Cup season is officially underway. As the Daytona 500 gets further away in the rearview mirror, the drama and chaos of NASCAR's season opener remained on the series' tail to Atlanta. There, we almost experienced…

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Cindric "got used up" by Larson, watches another win slip through his fingers

The season has only just begun and Austin Cindric has found himself a rough habit of being in the right place at the wrong time. Sunday, the No. 2 Team Penske Ford driver was leading with just three laps to go at Atlanta. A week earlier, he was leading the…

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Inside Daytona 500's big crash, from the drivers' point of view

Daytona ended in chaos as the race's leaders, including Denny Hamlin and Austin Cindric, crashed out. Here's what the drivers had to say

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William Byron Captures Second-Straight Daytona 500 in Thrilling Overtime Finish

A multi-car wreck allowed the Hendrick Motorsports driver to come from ninth place to win the opening race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series.

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Ryan Preece Calls for Change After Second Terrifying Crash at Daytona in Three Years

Ryan Preece was lucky to walk away unscathed after going airborne at Daytona once again.

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Preece "lucky to walk away" from second terrifying airborne crash at Daytona

Unfortunately, Preece is no stranger to scary wrecks at the superspeedway, and once again ends a Cup race upside down.

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Rain puts a pause on 2025 Daytona 500 just after green flag

Threats of weather have been top-of-mind for NASCAR officials coming into Sunday's Daytona 500. Enough that Friday, they announced an hour earlier start time for the race. While that allowed them to see the green flag wave at Daytona International Speedway, the storms also didn't want to miss the action,…

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Daytona after Dark: The good times never stop, even when the NASCAR racing does

When the sun goes down at Daytona International Speedway, the green flag drops on the infield bash that annually celebrates the over-the-top campy nature of Daytona 500 race week

The Independent UK

Martin Truex Jr. Seeks Emotional Victory In Daytona 500

Martin Truex Jr. races in the Daytona 500 with the No. 56 as a tribute to his late father, aiming for victory in honor of his legacy.

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20 years of trying: Is it Kyle Busch's time for Daytona 500 glory?

"20 years of trying, 20 years of frustration…"

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Dale Jr. brought to tears as his car makes the Daytona 500

Dale Jr.'s JR Motorsports and driver Justin Allgaier punched their ticket to Sunday's race in a wild Duel qualifying race.

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Has luck grown to play too much of a role in the modern Daytona 500?

Three of the last Daytona 500s have been won by drivers who didn’t win another race during the year, and those almost always ended in calamity. Some criticize the modern 500 wins as a result of a randomized lottery, but is that really a fair claim?

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Helio Castroneves: The Indy 500 legend with the Daytona 500 rookie nerves

What would be considered the most prestigious race in the US? NASCAR's Daytona 500, or IndyCar's Indianapolis 500?

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The nine drivers battling for a spot in the 2025 Daytona 500

The race to make the 2025 Daytona 500 may be just as exciting as the 500 itself with the largest field of ‘open’ entries in a decade. Among the entrants are two former Cup champions and a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. Ultimately, nine drivers will be fighting for…

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A day in the life of racing's most famous watches

The victors of the Rolex 24 at Daytona win the watch inspired by the race. This is how those watches get from Switzerland to the podium.

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Denny Hamlin says rule change allowing Helio Castroneves into Daytona 500 ‘reeks of desperation’

The co-owner of 23XI Racing calls this new rule a "short-term gain, long-term loss."

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The Porsche development driver who won Daytona in a Corvette

Porsche development driver Lars Kern took the biggest race victory of his career in the #13 AWA Racing Corvette at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. He was beaming.

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Corey LaJoie will attempt the Daytona 500 — and take on a new broadcast role, too

After much speculation and intrigue, Corey LaJoie has finally revealed his 2025 plans. LaJoie joins an impressive list of open entries who will attempt to make the 67th running of the Daytona 500 next month — part of a partial season schedule he’ll drive with Rick Ware Racing.

Autosport

Daytona 24h: Porsche claims back-to-back wins after nail-biting finish

Porsche held on to victory in the 63rd running of the Daytona 24 Hours after fending off late challenges from Acura and BMW.

Autosport

Daytona 24h, Hour 18: Porsche continues to dominate as Tandy leads Campbell

Porsche led the Daytona 24 Hours with its two factory Penske prototypes with six hours of the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship curtain-raiser remaining.

Motorsport

Driving two cars in the Rolex 24 means twice the chaos, as Kyle Kirkwood explains

At this weekend's Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, IndyCar driver Kyle Kirkwood will pilot two cars for Lexus — which means there's twice as much to manage.

The Independent UK

IMSA brings 27 STEM-focused high school students to Daytona to learn about jobs in motorsports

IMSA arranged for 27 high school students who excel in STEM programs to come to the speedway to educate the teens on how many opportunities exist in motorsports for those interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

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The historic feat Truex aims to accomplish with NASCAR comeback at Daytona 500

Recently-retired 2017 Cup champion Martin Truex Jr. will enter the 2025 season-opening Daytona 500 and pursue a piece of NASCAR history.

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